If an incident does occur, however, a prompt investigation is necessary to determine the cause(s) and corrective actions necessary to reduce the likelihood of a similar incident in the future. The ...

(See Chapter 5 for accident ratios and definitions.) Incidents and accidents, whether they cause damage to property or more seriously injury and/or ill-health to people, should be properly and ...

All laboratory incidents and “near misses” should be investigated. The goal of the investigation should be to gather information that can be used to prevent a similar type of incident in the future, ...